Question

what would happen if all the components in xylem are living​

Answer 1

Answer:

The most distinctive xylem cells are the long tracheary elements that transport water. Xylem also contains two other cell types: parenchyma and fibers.Xylem parenchyma is the only living component of the xylem tissue. Rest all (tracheids, vessels and xylem fibres) are dead.

So, the correct answer is 'Parenchyma.'

Answer 2

Answer

The most distinctive xylem cells are the long tracheary elements that transport water. Xylem also contains two other cell types: parenchyma and fibers.Xylem parenchyma is the only living component of the xylem tissue. Rest of the parts like tracheids, vessels and xylem fibres are dead.

If all components of xylem are living then there would be a great cascade of events or problems occuring in the plant system